Most of us probably know by now that country music superstar George Jones has died at age 81. You can find any number of long and detail-rich articles about him (here's a good one), but I thought we'd take a little different approach here on the GMC, by linking him to one of our regular … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Song – A George Jones Classic
Category: Seniors
The Brook Brothers – Britain’s Answer To The Everlys
A couple of years back the GMC spotlighted the Kalin Twins, an early rock and roll duo often compared to the Everly Brothers. The Kalins and the Everlys were both American duos who were also very popular in Great Britain, so we're kind of completing the circle today by featuring the Brook Brothers, a British … Continue reading The Brook Brothers – Britain’s Answer To The Everlys
Lily May And The Coon Creek Girls
Once in a while I get in the mood for the kind of music that has echoed through the heartland for generations. I can't say that I've always been a fan of it and for that matter a lot of it was really before my time, but the sound is timeless and it has the … Continue reading Lily May And The Coon Creek Girls
Fantastic Foursome – A Memorable Movie Melody
For our first Fantastic Foursome in more than a month we're featuring a memorable song from a mostly forgettable movie, The Sandpiper, a 1965 tearjerker that starred Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor -- one of eleven they made together. But even if the movie wasn't one for the ages, "The Shadow Of Your Smile" not … Continue reading Fantastic Foursome – A Memorable Movie Melody
Ralph Marterie Knew What People Liked
His name sounds at least a little familiar to those of us who have been around a while, and it's a pretty good bet that you've heard a lot of his music through the years, but Ralph Marterie is not someone who comes to mind when you think of cutting-edge orchestral jazz. Nevertheless, he sold … Continue reading Ralph Marterie Knew What People Liked
Jimmie Logsdon Venerated Hank Williams
For a while in the early 1950s, singer/songwriter Jimmie Logsdon was on top of the world. After an early career spent trying to make his name in country music, he'd managed to become friends with Hank Williams -- and even better, he was touring and appearing on stage with his hero. Unfortunately, Hank died in … Continue reading Jimmie Logsdon Venerated Hank Williams
The OTHER Sylvia Syms
When Sylvia Syms died at age 74 in 1992, it marked the loss of a talented performer who was once described by Frank Sinatra as the 'world's greatest saloon singer'. But it was also another chance for people to mix her up with the British actress with the same name, something that had been happening … Continue reading The OTHER Sylvia Syms
The Return Of The Kon-Tiki Kid
Once again a dim and distant memory has surfaced from the mysterious depths of my mind, not unlike a strange creature rising from the deepest part of the ocean. It happened when I was reading an article in the newest issue of Smithsonian magazine. It seems that someone has produced a new movie about the … Continue reading The Return Of The Kon-Tiki Kid
Anatomy Of A Song – “M.T.A.”
Those of us who have been around a while probably remember "M.T.A.", a song that was turned into a hit record by the Kingston Trio in 1959. You might even remember enough about the lyrics to have an idea what the song was about, but what you might not know is that it began life … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Song – “M.T.A.”
Robert Goulet – A Different Kind Of Crooner
Robert Goulet certainly fit the crooner mold in many ways, with his smooth baritone singing voice and looks and style that made ladies swoon, but unlike many he didn't have a history as a band singer and he also wasn't a huge recording star. Although he sold a lot of albums, his highest charting single … Continue reading Robert Goulet – A Different Kind Of Crooner
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